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patrons

Music is woven into the fabric of American culture. I
bring this music to life through research, content curation, writing, public
speaking, performing, and recording. My mission is to share America’s rich
musical heritage with others. I want to do my part to keep this cultural
foundation present in people's lives. I believe in the power of music to help
us better understand other people and cultures throughout the world.

Immigrants, both voluntary and involuntary, have been
carrying instruments, songs, and musical styles to America's shores for
centuries. Unique forms of music evolved through the interactions of people
from vastly different backgrounds - something only possible in a nation of
immigrants. These emergent genres, which I refer to as American heritage music,
include traditional folk songs, fiddle tunes, spirituals, work songs, ballads,
sea shanties, railroad and cowboy songs, Appalachian music, ragtime, minstrel,
blues, jazz, jug band, rhythm and blues, old-time, country and western,
bluegrass, and rock & roll.

The work that I do includes:

Writing and
publishing the American Heritage Music blog that highlights genres, songs,
stories, people, and instruments

Posting
relevant news items, articles, and podcasts from other creators to my
Patrons here and my followers on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Tumblr

Creating free resources for teachers to use in the classroom that leverage America's rich musical heritage to engage students in the story of the United States

Performing
live shows for audiences of all ages that combine songs and spoken word to tell the story of the people and music of the United States

Recording and releasing audio recordings and videos

Researching and learning to play songs and instruments

This work can get expensive. Purchasing books for
research, conference and workshop attendance fees, music and recording
equipment purchases, and web hosting fees are just some examples. Patreon has
become a vital way for creators like me to offset these expenses so we can do
more work and reach more people.

Thank you for your interest and your role in keeping
this valuable cultural legacy present in people's lives through your financial
support.

Tiers

Member

$1 or more per month

You can join our Patreon community for as little as $1 per month. As a Member, you'll be part of the mission to create unity and understanding through American heritage music. You'll also have access to exclusive behind-the-scenes posts that will keep you informed about the work we're doing together.

Supporter

$2 or more per month

As a Supporter, you will receive free downloads of all new music tracks I record. You'll be an important part of the mission to create unity and understanding through American heritage music. You'll also have access to exclusive behind-the-scenes posts that will keep you informed about the work we're doing together.

Partner

$5 or more per month

As a Partner, your name will be listed on the American Heritage Music blog (unless you choose to remain anonymous), and you will receive free downloads of all new music tracks I record. You'll be a critical part of the mission to create unity and understanding through American heritage music. You'll also have access to exclusive behind-the-scenes posts that will keep you informed about the work we're doing together.

Goals

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When I reach $1,000 per month, I
will perform one free show each month to children in schools, camps, libraries, and other venues. These performances will increase their understanding of other people and cultures through American heritage music.

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Music is woven into the fabric of American culture. I
bring this music to life through research, content curation, writing, public
speaking, performing, and recording. My mission is to share America’s rich
musical heritage with others. I want to do my part to keep this cultural
foundation present in people's lives. I believe in the power of music to help
us better understand other people and cultures throughout the world.

Immigrants, both voluntary and involuntary, have been
carrying instruments, songs, and musical styles to America's shores for
centuries. Unique forms of music evolved through the interactions of people
from vastly different backgrounds - something only possible in a nation of
immigrants. These emergent genres, which I refer to as American heritage music,
include traditional folk songs, fiddle tunes, spirituals, work songs, ballads,
sea shanties, railroad and cowboy songs, Appalachian music, ragtime, minstrel,
blues, jazz, jug band, rhythm and blues, old-time, country and western,
bluegrass, and rock & roll.

The work that I do includes:

Writing and
publishing the American Heritage Music blog that highlights genres, songs,
stories, people, and instruments

Posting
relevant news items, articles, and podcasts from other creators to my
Patrons here and my followers on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Tumblr

Creating free resources for teachers to use in the classroom that leverage America's rich musical heritage to engage students in the story of the United States

Performing
live shows for audiences of all ages that combine songs and spoken word to tell the story of the people and music of the United States

Recording and releasing audio recordings and videos

Researching and learning to play songs and instruments

This work can get expensive. Purchasing books for
research, conference and workshop attendance fees, music and recording
equipment purchases, and web hosting fees are just some examples. Patreon has
become a vital way for creators like me to offset these expenses so we can do
more work and reach more people.

Thank you for your interest and your role in keeping
this valuable cultural legacy present in people's lives through your financial
support.

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Tiers

Member

$1 or more per month

You can join our Patreon community for as little as $1 per month. As a Member, you'll be part of the mission to create unity and understanding through American heritage music. You'll also have access to exclusive behind-the-scenes posts that will keep you informed about the work we're doing together.

Supporter

$2 or more per month

As a Supporter, you will receive free downloads of all new music tracks I record. You'll be an important part of the mission to create unity and understanding through American heritage music. You'll also have access to exclusive behind-the-scenes posts that will keep you informed about the work we're doing together.

Partner

$5 or more per month

As a Partner, your name will be listed on the American Heritage Music blog (unless you choose to remain anonymous), and you will receive free downloads of all new music tracks I record. You'll be a critical part of the mission to create unity and understanding through American heritage music. You'll also have access to exclusive behind-the-scenes posts that will keep you informed about the work we're doing together.